Median Age
43 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
20%
Howell
Howell, NJ Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,395
Population
50,837
Renter Mix
13% Rent
Coastal beaches, trendy restaurants and upscale shopping destinations – welcome to Howell
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Nestled in Monmouth County, Howell Township was incorporated in the early 19th century and named after New Jersey Governor Richard Howell, who resided in office from 1794 to 1801.
Howell is centrally located among everything from the ocean to bars and shopping – you name it! Ocean Drive is adjacent to a miles-long stretch of pristine beaches, and it’s only a 30-minute car ride away. Just down the road from this vibrant community, you’ll discover the Jersey Shore Premium Outlets with shops like GUESS, Carter’s, DKNY, Coach, Adidas, and LOFT – and golf greens such as the Cruz Golf Country Club.
Route 9 and I-195 allow for easy travel. Public transportation is abundant here too as the NJ Transit offers daily rides into Manhattan, in addition to local routes. Pre-kindergarten through eighth grade students attend classes in the Howell Township Public Schools system, while ninth graders and up attend school in the Freehold Regional High School District.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$121,080
Average: $142,025
Education
17,502
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
27,534
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Howell has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
13%
Non-Renters
87%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
30%
Other Education
70%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Howell, NJ is $1,812 for a studio, $2,350 for one bedroom, $2,825 for two bedrooms, and $2,844 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Howell has increased by 0.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,350/month
813 Sq Ft
House
$3,645/month
1,465 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,678/month
1,250 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Howell, NJ is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Manasquan Reservoir Environmental Center
- Allaire State Park
- Pine Creek Railroad
- Lake Shenandoah County Park
- Ocean County Park
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Trenton Mercer
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.